Catholic school

Catholic schools are educational ministries of the Catholic Church. These schools develop their students through participation in the sacramental life of the Church, study of religion and theology, a full curriculum in secular subjects, and a variety of extra-curricular activities.

Related Topics:
Catholic Church - Sacrament - Religion - Theology - Curriculum

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In the United States, Catholic schools are accredited by independent and/or state agencies, and all teachers are certified. Catholic elementary and secondary schools receive virtually no government funding and are supported through tuition payments, fund raising and sometimes directly from the archdiocese. Most Catholic schools are operated by a local parish community, a diocese or archdiocese, or a religious order.

Related Topics:
United States - Parish - Diocese - Religious order

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In Canada, Catholic schools are referred to as 'separate schools', but they are funded by tax dollars from residents who request that their school tax be directed from public to separate schools. A UN commitee has accused the Ontario Ministry of Education of discriminating against non-Catholics by not funding their separate schools.

Related Topics:
Canada - UN - Ontario - Ministry of Education

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In Australia, Catholic schools, like independent and private schools, receive funding from the Commonwealth Government as well as through fees and fund-raising. This is in contrast to state schools which are predominately funded by State governments.

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Religion is included in the learning experience and at some schools, and uniforms are often part of the requirement for students attending their schools. In some boards, there are requirements that the student must become Catholic to attend a Catholic school.

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